A year on: Don’t let COVID-19 bring out the petty in us
On the anniversary of New Zealand's alert level 4 lockdown, Adjunct Professor Nicholas Agar argues COVID-19 in this country needs a branding refresh – and a return to the generosity of level 4.
Politicized pandemic shaped compliance with social distancing
Politicization of the COVID-19 pandemic had a powerful influence over adherence to social distancing guidelines in the United States and why people did, or did not, comply during the lockdown days, a new study has found.
Webinar explores the future of business
As economies begin to reopen, businesses are thinking about how to adapt and move forward. The...
Free NHS coronavirus tests available to all King’s students and staff
Anyone can be a carrier of the COVID-19 virus without experiencing any symptoms and taking a Lateral Flow test is a quick and rapid way to detect the virus without...
Why scrapping the term ‘long COVID’ would be harmful for people with the condition
The assertion from Queensland’s chief health officer John Gerrard that it’s time to stop using the term “long COVID” has made waves in Australian and international media over recent days.
Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial
A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.
Virtual visit program helps people living with dementia in care homes connect with family...
Video calls became a lifeline for many people during the restrictions of the early COVID-19 pandemic, allowing families to catch up, employees to work and patients to meet their doctors, all without ever leaving home.
Deliberate vaccine misinformation should be held to account – but better information is essential
Social media platforms and those spreading deliberate vaccine misinformation should be held accountable and potentially face criminal sanctions, says Professor Melinda Mills...
Typical British cycle infrastructure is failing to protect cyclists, study finds
Typical cycle infrastructure in Britain is not keeping cyclists safe, according to the results from a recently completed study by the University of Westminster and funded by the Road Safety Trust.
University of Alberta study examines how SARS-CoV-2 affects the body’s vital organs
Research involving Alberta patients will help clinicians better understand long-term effects of COVID-19.
